FDDI PhD Admission 2026 Open at fddiindia.com; Apply by January 31

Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 20, 2026

Footwear Design and Development Institute has opened the doctoral program admission for the academic year 2025. Admission will be based on an entrance examination and a personal interview. Check all details below.

Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Noida, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has opened applications for its full-time and part-time doctoral programmes for the academic year 2026. Online applications are being accepted through the official website, fddiindia.com, by January 31, 2026.

Read more: FDDI Noida Courses & Fees 2026

PhD Programme at FDDI is offered in various research areas, including Footwear Design & Production (SFDP), Leather Goods & Accessories Design (SLGAD), Fashion Design (SFD), and Retail & Fashion Merchandise (SRFM).

FDDI PhD Highlights 2026

Particulars	Details
Last date to apply	Jan 31, 2026
Application Fee	1,000
Maximum Duration	3 years
Minimum Duration	6 Years
Mode	Full-time and Part-time
Admission Based	Entrance Test or qualified in Entrance Test Score ofUGC-NET/JRF, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, or FDDI faculty with 2+ years of service.

FDDI PhD Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the Doctoral programme will be based on an entrance test, conducted by the institute, followed by an interview. Applicants are required to hold a postgraduate degree in design, management, or technology with at least 55% marks. Candidates qualified in the entrance test UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, or FDDI faculty with 2+ years of service, or have masters degree in any discipline with more than 10 years of relevant experience in teaching.

However, 5% marks relaxation will be given to the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PwD categories.

Read more: FDDI Noida Admission 2026

FDDI PhD Selection Criteria

Candidates must know that the selection will be based on the marks obtained for the Doctoral Interview and as per the available vacancy in each subject. Qualifying for the Doctoral Interview alone will not ensure admission for research; candidates are required to submit a broad outline of the proposed research work to be submitted online through the ERP link.

Furthermore, candidates will be selected based on their score in the entrance examination and interview. A research proposal should include a problem statement, a research gap, a primary objective and a proposed methodology. (Indicative word limit: 3000 Words)

Check: FDDI Fee Structure Released for Session 2026; Check Campus-Wise Fees Here

FDDI PhD Fee Structure 2026

Fee Category	Fee Component	Amount	Remarks
Application Fee	Application Fee	INR 1,000	Non-refundable
Semester-wise Fees	Tuition Fee	INR 30,000 per semester	25% tuition fee waiver for FDDI faculty and Government officials under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (subject to Governing Council approval)
	Library Fee	INR 5,000	Non-refundable
	Mediclaim	INR 800	Non-refundable (for full-time students only)
	Examination Fee	INR 2,000	Per semester
One-Time Fees	Registration Fee	INR 10,000	Non-refundable
	Security Deposit	INR 10,000	Refundable
	Student Development Fee	INR 8,500	One-time payment

Apply Here: Footwear Design and Development Institute PhD Admission 2026

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Candidates are advised to check the official website of the Footwear Design and Development Institute and keep a printout of the application form for further reference, along with proof of pay and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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